im at it again. crashed again trying to drift and done forever. this time i popped my back left tire and chipped a big chunk of back and front drivers rims.
its a blessing in disguise though as i finally know what i want for christmas.
im going to upgrade to 17 inch rims but im not sure what the dimensions are
can anyone help me

Um, did you happen to try this "drifting" on the street again? Only way I can imagine you'd screw up a rim. Maybe you should step away from your car before you kill someone on the street...or in reality, on the sidewalk.

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Um, did you happen to try this "drifting" on the street again? Only way I can imagine you'd screw up a rim. Maybe you should step away from your car before you kill someone on the street...or in reality, on the sidewalk.

this guy at this autoshop is trying to tell me that with 17in rims im guna slide alot in the snow compared to 16'. is that right?

An inch in diameter and width really isn't going to matter in the snow...mustangs are a pita on icy roads and in deep snow...and considering your driving record on dry pavement, I think you should ride the bus.

You can buy 17x8 GT takeoff rims and have some Blizzak winter tires put on. Those along with some weight in the trunk, a few working brain cells and LIGHT foot should keep you on the road.

Your car will slide more due to your driving habits and style, not because of the size rims you have.

I'm guessing "K-town" is Kenosha...if so you can get some pretty nasty winter weather...the biggest thing about driving a mustang, or any rwd vehicle in the snow/ice is to drive slowly, especially around turns...don't accelerate too much and you'll be fine. Allow enough room to brake because you never know when you'll hit a patch of ice and will slide for 10 feet before actually stopping.

That's why I suggested winter specific tires...not all seasons, but winter specific...Blizzaks or Continentals, they'll help out a ton.

Well I'd really urge you to get winter tires if you dd the car and drive far distances, but if you really can't afford them then all seasons will have to do...keep in mind tires for 17" rims are generally more espensive than 15 or 16's. Do some research on them and don't just buy the cheapest tire out there...you get what you pay for.

Ah I see...well i'd check and see how much it would cost to have tires mounted at a tire shop...if it's only $10 a wheel I'd order the rims by themselves and get the Continentals...they are damn good tires.

It's ultimately up to you...I just know that tires can make a difference when it comes to winter driving. By the way, how much would you drive in the winter?